''Glenn Miller Time'' is a 1961 summer replacement American television series that aired on CBS Television.

Background

The series featured the orchestra of Glenn Miller, under the direction of bandleader and drummer

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, who was the leader of the post-war Glenn Miller orchestra. McKinley had worked with Miller when they were members of the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra in 1934. They were also both part of the

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Army Air Force Band which was stationed in the UK in 1944. Ray McKinley was the co-host with

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in the ten episodes of the series. Patty Clark was a regular singer on the series, which was targeted at a nostalgic audience which grew up during the big band and swing era.

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was the announcer. A 30-minute series, approx. 25 minutes minus ads, ''Glenn Miller Time'' was sponsored by

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and

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. ''Glenn Miller Time'' was the summer replacement for the series '' Hennesey''.

Reception

A contemporary account called ''Glenn Miller Time'' a "pleasing, undemanding musical half hour. Another account said "watching the Miller show is almost enough to renew the faith of TV's loudest critics" and called it a "soothing half hour".

References

External links

''Glenn Miller Time'' on IMDb
*Two public domain episodes of the series appear on the Internet Archive
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